过 within Verb-Objects

[CodyFarmer]

Hi all,

In working through the grammar from Allsetlearning, I have struggled a bit with incorporating guo4 with verb-object constructs.

For instance, is my placement of 过 correct here?

这个地方从来没有下过雪。

Thank you in advance for any help!

[Angelina]

这个地方从来没有下过雪。

 

It is correct. 

 

Also 我去过北京。

 

Aspect markers are always put immediately after the verb because there is a very strong connection between the verb and the aspect marker. They are not suffixes like those found in English verbs (e.g. -ing), but endings (形尾), nevertheless, the connection is still strong enough. 

 

 

This can actually help you distinguish between the aspect 了  and the mood 了. 

 

1. 我吃了饭。 了 is used to mark aspect 

2. 我吃饭了。 了 is used to mark mood. 

 

 

If the marker consists of two syllables, like the inchoative 起来, the object is put between these two syllables. 

 

唱起歌来。

[CodyFarmer]

Thank you!!!